Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program (MESA)

MESA Community College Program (MCCP), part of the MESA Undergraduate Program, provides
support to community college students who are majoring in math or science so they
excel academically and transfer to four-year institutions.

The program has received outstanding results providing a diverse pool of transfer-ready
students who are prepared to excel as math, engineering and science majors. MESA's
rigorous academics, leadership preparation, and collaborative problem-solving training
have helped produce transfer students who graduate as part of the high-tech workforce
that is so urgently needed by industry.

What is MESA?

MESA is based on a rigorous academic program that uses various components to support
students pursuing math and science based degrees. Program components build an academically
based peer community to provide student support and motivation. This community of
learners, with a very specialized focus, is what sets MESA apart from other student
success programs.

MESA's Goal

The goal of the MESA Program is to increase the number of economically disadvantaged
(eligible for financial aid) community college students who transfer to four-year
institutions and successfully attain math and science-based degrees.

Student Eligibility

MESA serves educationally and financially disadvantaged students and emphasizes participation
by students from groups with low eligibility rates to four-year colleges. MESA focuses
on students majoring in Mathematics/Engineering/Sciences who will transfer to a university.
To be eligible for the MESA Program, You need to meet the following criteria:

Enrollment in Trigonometry or above

Declare a transfer major in a math or science-based field

Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above

Proof of Financial need

Educationally Under-Served

Program Objectives

Increase college retention and transfer rate to four year institutions